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greediness Antonyms

Opposite of greediness

Because the opposite of greediness shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An intense and selfish desire for wealth, power, or possessions beyond what one needs.

Usage Example

"The executive's unchecked generosity eventually led to the collapse of the entire financial firm."

Strongest
generosity
selflessness
altruism
Strong
benevolence
philanthropy
munificence

• noun (Context 2)

Excessive eagerness or voraciousness in eating or drinking.

Usage Example

"The stray dog ate the bowl of food with surprising moderation after days of wandering."

Strongest
moderation
Strong
temperance
restraint
abstinence
abstemiousness

Similar words to greediness

Words similar to greediness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

greed
gluttony
avarice
voracity
voraciousness
cupidity
covetousness
ravenousness
See all synonyms of greediness

• Nearby Words

greatness
greed
greedily
greediness
greedy
green
greenfield

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Greediness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/greediness
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